CLASS OF 2016
D EMOGRAPHICS
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Student high school records should
have correct:
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Address
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Phone number
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Social Security Number
*SSN is not required but recommended for matching
of college and scholarship applications to high school
transcripts
4 YEAR /24 C REDITS
G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS
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4 English
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4 Math (Algebra 1 – pass EOC/ Geometry – take EOC)
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3 Natural Sciences ( Biology – take EOC)
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3 Social Studies (World Hist., US Hist., US Gov & Econ.)
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1 Fine/Performing Art or Practical Art
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1 Physical Education (Personal Fitness/Another PE)
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8 Electives
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1 online (FLVS/PVS) course
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Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
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Passing score on Algebra 1 EOC
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Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA
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2 World Language (not required for graduation - required for admission to
State Universities/BF; strongly recommended by Florida College System)
S TATE A SSESSMENT R EQUIREMENTS
& D ISTRICT EOY’ S
For graduation, students must pass:
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Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
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Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC)
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Retakes administered in the Fall and Spring
Students must take an EOY exam:
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EOY = End of Year Exam
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EOY will count for 30% of each semester grade
H IGH S CHOOL C OURSES / D ISTRICT EOY S
District EOYs for ½ credit courses (Econ, Gov’t, PE, etc.)
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Course Final Exam (EOY)
Semester 1 Grade
35%
35%
30%
100%
• Numeric Calculation; note on report card denotes EOY is 30% of each final course grade.
Quarter 1
District EOYs for 1 credit courses
Course Final
Exam
Semester 1
Quarter 2 (column is blank until
Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Grade
EOY score is
available)
35%
35%
30%
100%
35%
35%
Course
Final
Exam
Semester 2
Grade
30%
100%
• Numeric Calculation: each semester grade is independent of each other; note on report
card denotes: Blank exam column indicates year-long course calculation; no 1st semester
exam; EOY is 30% of final semester grade.
• Unit/Quarter/Semester assessments are included in quarter grades.
H OW
G RADE P OINT AVERAGE
(GPA) DETERMINED ?
IS
 Determined by all classes
taken
(points earned/number of
classes taken)
 Un-Weighted GPA
A = 4 pts
 B = 3 pts
 C = 2 pts
 D = 1 pts
 F = 0 pts
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 Weighted GPA
Honors = .5 pt
 Dual-Enrollment = 1 pt
 Advanced Placement = 1 pt
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 Final Graduation GPA – 3.2
and above walk in rank order
 Honors delineation
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3.2 = Honors (burgundy cord)
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3.5 = Cum Laude (green cord)
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3.75 = Magna Cum Laude
(gold cord)
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4.00 = Summa Cum Laude
(green/gold cord)
O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENT
O NLINE VIRTUAL EDUCATION
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Student/Parent requests the course on www.flvs.net
(complete instructions are available on the GJHS website)
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Return a completed ‘Notification of Registration for
Florida Virtual School Class’ form to the Guidance Office.
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Your counselor will check to make sure you’ve requested
the correct course and approve the course.
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FLVS/PVS will place you with a teacher. FLVS may take a
few weeks. PVS may take only a few days.
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Continue to check your FLVS account for placement.
M ERIT D ESIGNATION
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In addition to meeting the standard
high school diploma requirements:
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Attain one or more industry
certifications
S CHOLAR D ESIGNATION
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In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma
requirements:
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1 credit in Algebra II
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1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course
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Pass the Biology EOC
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1 credit in chemistry or physics
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1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics
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Pass the U.S. History EOC*
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2 credits in the same world language
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1 credit in an AP or Dual-Enrollment course
*student is exempt from the U.S. History assessment if they are enrolled in AP
U.S. History and earn the minimum score to earn college credit
C OMMUNITY SERVICE &
T RANSCRIPTS
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Community Service must be completed for a non profit
or not for profit agency
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Not required for graduation
At least 100 hrs recommended for colleges and scholarships
250 hrs – cord for graduation ceremony
Turn in ASAP for scholarships
Final deadline – May 1st
Transcripts
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Place request in the binder labeled ‘Transcripts’ on the front
counter of the Guidance Office
First 3 for colleges are free, then $2 charge for additional
Scholarship transcripts always free
See Mrs. Robinson in Guidance
P OST
SECONDARY PLANS ?
4 year University
2 + 2 Florida College System
Technical School
Full Time Employment
Military
S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM
CORE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Planning to go straight to a 4 yr college after high school?
Minimum Requirements
 Coursework
4 English
• 4 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 2 Foreign Language
• 2 Academic Electives
 Minimum High School
GPA 2.5
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 Test Minimums
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Critical Reading
• SAT 460 or
• ACT 19
Mathematics
• SAT 460 or
• ACT 19
English with Writing
• SAT 460 or
• Combined ACT
Plus Writing 18
Universities may establish higher admissions Standards than those listed above
S TATE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM
MATRIX
F LORIDA C OLLEGE S YSTEM
#1
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IN ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATIO N
Florida 2 + 2 system  a bachelor’s (4 yr) degree
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Earn an Associate of Arts (2 yr) degree at a Florida College System
institution, then transfer to a 4 yr institution
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AA degree at a Florida college guarantees students the opportunity to
earn a bachelor’s degree at a university or Florida college offering 4 yr
degrees
more information visit www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/Pathways_to_Success.pdf
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Florida Colleges offer Associate of Science (2 yr)
degrees, Certificate Programs, and Applied Technical
Diplomas
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Lead directly to employment
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Potential to earn more money than with some 4-yr degrees
C AREER & T ECHNICAL C ENTERS
Traviss & Ridge Career Centers
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Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Business, Management & Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
More information visit www.traviss.edu and schools.polk-fl.net/ridge
E DUCATION PATHWAYS
Florida College System (such as Polk State College)
A.S. in Computer Network Engineering Technology
Florida Earnings: Average Annual Wage
$73,403
Entry Annual Wage
$45,282
Experienced Annual Wage $87,443
Career & Technical Education (such as Traviss Career Center)
Lakeland Average Annual Wage
Electrician:
Surgical Technician:
Automotive Mechanic:
Fire Safety Investigator:
$39,395
$38,875
$38,210
$58,989
FLVC. ORG 
F LORIDA S HINES . ORG
PAYING FOR P OST S ECONDARY
E DUCATION
Four basic types of financial aid:
 Scholarships – Free money
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Academic achievement
Financial need
Minority students
Children of Veterans
 Grants – Free money
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Federal Aid –fafsa.ed.gov
State Aid - www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
 Work study/employment – Earn it
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Based on financial need, jobs that allow students to work to pay
for their education expenses
 Loans – borrow it, repay it
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Federal loans for students and parents offer low interest rates
B RIGHT F UTURES
WWW. FLOR ID A ST U D E NTF I N A N C I A L A I D . O R G
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Florida Academic Scholarship
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Florida Medallion Scholarship
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Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
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Always refer to the website at
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org for
changes in scholarship requirements
All BF requirements subject to change
B RIGHT F UTURES :
FAS/FMS
W W W. F L O R I D A S T U D E N T F I N A N C I A L A I D . O R G
Florida Academic Scholar & Florida Medallion Scholar
G OLD S EAL V OCATIONAL
S CHOLARS
1 Fine/Practical Art
1 Physical Education
3 CTE Credits
3.0 weighted GPA overall
3.5 un-weighted GPA Career Courses
30 CSH
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Gold Seal applies only to vocational certifications but courses leading to an
AA or AS are excluded.
B RIGHT F UTURE AWARD A MOUNTS
Bright Futures award amounts vary yearly
R ESOURCES : F INANCIAL A ID
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Scholarship bulletin: GJHS website – georgejenkinshs.com
 Paying for college: www.floridashines.org
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Financial Aid night at GJHS: Thursday, Dec 17th at 6:30pm
in Auditorium
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Financial Aid Websites:
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www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org - Online application for all Florida Department of
Education financial aid programs, including Bright Futures.
www.fldoe.org - Florida Department of education
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free application for federal student aid
www.fastweb.org - Free scholarship search
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org – Planning for college
www.collegegoalsundayusa.org – free financial aid info and assistance
See handout and website for more ‘Resources on the Web’
*Beware of scams! Never pay for a scholarship!!!
TESTING, TESTING
AND MORE TESTING!
ACT - www.actstudent.org
SAT - www.collegeboard.org
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For college applications and Bright Futures
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seniors should take/retake the SAT/ACT as
soon as possible!
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New SAT starts March 2016, get SAT testing
complete prior to the change
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Provide accurate email address for
notifications of when test scores are available
online
TESTING, TESTING
AND MORE TESTING!
ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Oct. 24, 2015
Dec. 12, 2015
Feb. 6, 2016
*April 9, 2016
June 11, 2016
Register by
Sept. 18, 2015
Nov. 6, 2015
Jan. 8, 2016
March 4, 2016
May 6, 2016
With Late Fees
Oct. 2, 2015
Nov. 20, 2015
Jan. 15, 2016
March 18, 2016
May 20, 2016
Waiver Dates at GJHS**
Aug. 31 & Sept 1, 2015
Nov. 2 & 3, 2015
Jan. 4 & 5, 2016
Feb. 29 & Mar 1, 2016
May 2 & 3, 2016
SAT Test Dates
Test Date
Oct. 3, 2015
Nov. 7, 2015
Dec. 5, 2015
Jan. 23, 2016
*March 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016
Register by
Sept. 3, 2015
Oct. 9, 2015
Nov. 5, 2015
Dec. 28, 2015
Feb. 5, 2016
April 8, 2016
May 5, 2016
With Late Fees
Sept. 22, 2015
Oct. 27, 2015
Nov. 23, 2015
Jan. 12, 2016
Feb. 23, 2016
April 26, 2016
May 25, 2016
Waiver Dates at GJHS**
Aug. 31 & Sept 1, 2015
Oct. 5 & 6, 2015
Nov. 2 & 3, 2015
Dec. 7 & 8, 2015
Feb. 1 & 2, 2016
April 4 & 5, 2016
May 2 & 3, 2016
* Last testing to have scores received for Graduation Requirements.
Q UALIFYING FOR
S AT & A CT WAIVERS
How to obtain ACT & SAT Waivers: A student may receive up to
2 SAT and 2 ACT waivers and up to 5 college applications fee
waivers while in high school. At least 1 SAT/ACT waiver must be
used to be eligible for the college application fee waivers. To
receive the testing waiver, each student must:
1.
Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch - lunch form must be
completed & submitted to cafeteria manager each year
2.
Create an account on the SAT and/or ACT websites.
3.
Complete the test registration; including photo upload.
4.
See Guidance Counselor on designated waiver dates with
log in and password information.
R ECOMMENDATION L ETTERS
AND/ OR
C OLLEGE ATHLETICS
Need a Letter of Recommendation?
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Always ask 2 weeks ahead of the deadline
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Complete the student self-assessment form
College athlete?
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Students must check with their interested
colleges to find out their sports accreditation
agency (NCAA, NAIA)
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Know the eligibility requirements
C OMING ATTRACTIONS
• October—Individual Senior Conferences
• December 1st –Bright Futures Application Opens
• December 17th –GJHS Financial Aid Seminar
RESOURCES
http://georgejenkinshs.com
M EET
US …
Q&A